Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Shopify vs Greenhouse
E-Commerce Developers · South Africa
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Shopify | Greenhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $29/mo | Custom pricing |
| API Rate Limit | 2 req/min | 100 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | South Africa | Global |
| Category | E-Commerce Platform | HR & Recruiting AI |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, CCPA, PCI-DSS | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, NYC LL144 |
| Hosting Regions | US, EU, AU | US-East, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 6 listed |
Shopify — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Storefront API supports headless commerce with any frontend framework
- ✓Checkout extensibility via UI Extensions — no more checkout.liquid hacks
- ✓Built-in ZAR currency support and PayFast/Peach Payments gateway integration
- ✓Webhooks for 50+ event types with automatic retry on delivery failure
Greenhouse — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Best-in-class structured hiring methodology
- ✓Scorecard system reduces hiring manager subjectivity
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, CCPA compliant
- ✓Integrates with 300+ HR tools
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Shopify or Greenhouse?+
Greenhouse uses custom pricing. Shopify starts at $29/mo. Contact Greenhouse directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Shopify and Greenhouse list?+
Both list GDPR, CCPA in their vendor documentation. Shopify additionally lists PCI-DSS. Greenhouse additionally lists SOC2, NYC LL144. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Shopify or Greenhouse?+
Greenhouse has a higher documented API rate limit at 100 req/min versus Shopify at 2 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Shopify and Greenhouse support?+
Shopify lists hosting regions: US, EU, AU. Greenhouse lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. For data residency requirements in South Africa, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 29 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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